{"product_id":"goldie-box-coastal-rosemary-westringia-fruticosa","title":"Goldie Box™ Coastal Rosemary - Westringia fruticosa 'WES11' PBR Intended","description":"\u003cp\u003eGoldie Box Coastal Rosemary (\u003cem\u003eWestringia fruticosa\u003c\/em\u003e) is a compact native shrub with golden variegation against grey and green leaves, topped with white flowers for months. It grows about 45cm high and wide, though it can grow taller in rich soils. A sport of Grey Box Westringia, it is an Ozbreed line for low hedges, balls and tough coastal sites, and it is not toxic to cats or dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGolden variegation.\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold, grey and green foliage keeps the plant colourful when nothing is flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite flowers for months.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blooms appear in spring, with occasional flowers in autumn, brightening the gold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact size.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 45cm it suits low hedges, edging and tight spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ozbreed lists drought, frost, heat, humidity, coastal winds and even flooding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Westringia is not toxic to cats or dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedges and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 45cm apart in a single row, just over two plants per metre, for a bright, low golden hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalls and shaped plants.\u003c\/strong\u003e It clips well into balls and rounded forms that stand out against dark foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens and slopes.\u003c\/strong\u003e For erosion control and rain gardens, plant three to six per square metre. A 45cm spacing gives about five.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModern gardens and green roofs.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ozbreed also lists modern gardens and green roofs, where the compact gold foliage holds its colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Goldie Box Coastal Rosemary in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light shade. Ozbreed lists Queensland, New South Wales, the ACT, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and Western Australia, and notes tolerance of heat, humidity, heavy frost and coastal winds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil or heavy clay, it copes with both. Ozbreed also lists poor drainage and flooding as tolerated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e It needs minimal watering once established. Water weekly through the first summer. If you feed at all, use a low phosphorus native fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune annually for a neat hedge or ball, or every three to five years for a natural look. Avoid pruning when the plant is drought stressed, and never remove more than one third at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Goldie Box Coastal Rosemary in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Ten plants at 45cm spacing make a low hedge about 4.5m long. They arrive upright and settle in within a few weeks, with new growth in warm weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/westringia\"\u003eBrowse the full westringia range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/westringia-care-guide\"\u003eOur westringia care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ozbreed\"\u003eSee the full Ozbreed range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003eMore coastal and salt tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 45cm apart, which is just over two plants per metre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much can I prune?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNever more than one third at a time, and not during drought stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it grow in clay or near the coast?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Ozbreed lists heavy clay, poor drainage, coastal winds and flooding as tolerated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn spring, with occasional flowers in autumn. The white blooms last for months against the golden foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67789647446335,"sku":"WES-FRU-140MM-P10","price":230.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/goldie-box-coastal-rosemary-westringia-fruticosa.jpg?v=1792193153","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/goldie-box-coastal-rosemary-westringia-fruticosa","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}